Bathroom Designs and Décor Tips For Improved Functionality And Aesthetical Appeal
When considering various bathroom designs, remember to follow the principles of good design to ensure not only a functional space, but also one that is aesthetically pleasing. With effective planning, you will be able to not only fit in the normal required amenities, but also a few luxuries. Instead of adding the normal bath, add a spa tub. Instead of the conventional shower, add a steam cabin and shower unit as such will improve the functionality and also aesthetics of the bathroom.
Bathroom Decor
Although one may immediately want to fill the space with plants and accessories, remember that when considering the bathroom design, you must first do the floor planning and add the essentials. Once done the decor gets more attention. If the first part is correctly done, you will have no problem with the decoration part.
Create a pattern through repeating of design elements. Don’t add more pattern than is needed.  Too much pattern can be tiring on the eyes. Balance is essential. You will want to break up a dominant pattern with a smaller accent. Colour is your most important decor element. The best advice will be to ensure that the bath and shower selected will be white. Although coloured accessories can be pleasing, you must also consider universal acceptability. For you, a champagne colour may be perfect, but for the next person it can hideous. White is always a safe colour to start with.
Texture refers to the way that surfaces look and feel. You will want as many smooth surfaces as possible in the bathroom design as to prevent cleaning difficulties. The modern trend dictates more smoothing features. Use form to create harmony. If you select a bath with rounded features, also repeat such with the shower.
Principles of Bathroom Designs
Placement of the components must be considered with care. If you already have little floor space to work with, don’t select a centre of the floor bath tub. A corner unit is effective, especially when fitting a spa tub, while a wall unit is ideal for small spaces. The island type tub in the middle of the floor is ideal for the larger bathroom where you want to break up a large space.
Practical Considerations
The International Residential Code suggests that a toilet centre line be at least 38 cm from other bathroom fixtures such as the basin or bath. By following such standards and guidelines one can ensure comfort. Note that some of the guests to the bathroom may be bigger in size and will also want to be able to enjoy the luxuries of the bath and shower. When thus considering bathroom designs, also look at the doorway, placement of fixtures and open floor area. A person with a wheelchair may visit and will want to be able to get through the door with enough floor space to manoeuvre the wheelchair. Consider the spa tub as it will have enough space for the average bather.
When considering bathroom designs and decor, keep balance, practicality, aesthetic appeal and your budget in mind.
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